>Subject: Re: painting calipers and drums
>Author: tjhiggin@ingr.com (T.J. Higgins)
>Date: 9/6/94 11:53 AM
>
>> Out of curiosity did you polish the calipers as as well? It's my
>> understanding that this isn't a good idea as it decrease the caliper's
>> heat dissipating capacity because of the reduced surface area.
>>
>> I suspect that coating the calipers with a sealer would also reduce heat
>> dissipation. I don't think I've ever seen calipers that had any
>> kind of coating put on them at the factory.
>
>I assume this would hold true for drums as well?
>
>Oops. You see, I painted my rear drums black 'cause it makes the wire
>wheels look SOOOOO good. Somebody please tell me it's not a big deal
>heat-wise...
OK, it's not a big deal heat-wise ;^) ...
My drums on the GT6+ are painted red, like the body. They look way cool behind
my alloys (American Racing, I know, I know, crummy, but the price was right!).
Anyway, I've noticed no problems. In fact, the discs get hotter than the drums.
Larry
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